2,000 private buses deployed in Mumbai amid BEST strike

Amid an ongoing strike called by employees of the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply & Transport Undertaking (BEST), School Bus Owners Association said 2,000 private buses will provide service to passengers in Mumbai. Passengers travelling up to 10 km will be charged ₹20, beyond which BEST rates will be applicable. Differently abled and senior citizens can travel free of cost.